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Better Than the Freezer Aisle: Copycat Amy's Mexican Tamale Pie

<p>These little Mexican Tamale Pies are easy to make and easy on your wallet! A slice of polenta tops a tasty filling of spiced black beans and veggies for a freezer meal that rivals the original that inspired them.</p>
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Ingredients

  • 15 ounces drain and rinse Black Beans, Canned
  • 15 ounces drain Diced Tomatoes, Canned
  • 3 cups dice Zucchini
  • 1 3/4 cups Corn, Frozen
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 18 ounces Polenta, Pre-Cooked

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = 1 pie
  • 240 Calories
  • 1g Total Fat
  • 0g Sat Fat
  • 0g Trans Fat
  • 0mg Cholesterol
  • 896mg Sodium
  • 49g Total Carb
  • 7g Fiber
  • 5g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 9g Protein
  • 3 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. Combine black beans, tomatoes, zucchini, frozen corn, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in a saucepan.
  2. Cook on low for 40 minutes, stirring very occasionally as it bubbles.
  3. Divide bean mixture into individual mini aluminum pie plates (or your own ramekins).
  4. Top with sliced polenta.
  5. Place pies on baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes
  6. Set oven to broil and broil for just a few minutes until top is slightly browned.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. Combine black beans, tomatoes, zucchini, frozen corn, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in a saucepan.
  2. Cook on low for 40 minutes, stirring very occasionally as it bubbles.
  3. Divide bean mixture into individual mini aluminum pie plates (or your own ramekins).
  4. Top with sliced polenta.
  5. Flash freeze.
  6. When frozen, wrap with plastic wrap and place in gallon freezer bag. Label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Place pies on baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
  3. Set oven to broil and broil for just a few minutes until top is slightly browned.

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